Cliffs Living Magazine - Fall/Winter 2025

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Contents 7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Editor Hailey Wist reflects on her inaugural issues of Cliffs Living magazine.

14 GATHER

Take a look at some of the festive gatherings hosted by The Cliffs.

20 LUXURY IN MOTION

The Sports Pavilion at Mountain Park redefines luxury through thoughtful community design.

ON 28 GENERATIONS THE GREEN

Golf unites three generations of the Amen family, shaping memories, dedication, and a lasting legacy.

68 FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Three families share how they found their way to The Cliffs and the joys of gathering together.

BORROWED 74 SOMETHING A Glassy Chapel wedding celebrates the continuity of family traditions across generations.

ART OF BELONGING 84 THE The Cliffs’ design ethos balances environmental reverence with a contemporary vision.

96 HOME AT THE CLIFFS

Step inside the homes and lives of members Dave and Julie Nestler and Rick and Joan Schweizer.

40 WALNUT COVE AT TWENTY 104 SIGHTS AND PEOPLE Follow the story of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove from its origins to the present day.

FAMILY AFFAIR 50 AAt Walnut Cove, Chef Kirk and his daughter, Lidia, find joy working side by side.

56 LIQUID LEGACY

Shaped by stone and time, Lake Keowee today offers beauty layered with memory and meaning.

OF THE CLIFFS

Explore this collection of images shared by our talented members.

112 IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Through Cliffs Residents Outreach, neighbors turn compassion into a defining community tradition.

118 LAST LOOK

Inclusive hospitality thrives at The Shepherd Hotel, empowering lives and inspiring community.

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CLIFFS LIVING M AGA Z I N E

EDITOR AND DESIGNER

CONTRIBUTORS

HAILEY WIST

SARAH BRADSHAW

MANAGING EDITORS

BARRY KAUFMAN

KRISTIE HARRIS

SANDY LANG

ERIN FORRET

STEFAN NOLET PATRICK O’BRIEN

COPY EDITOR

ZACK PEELER

SUNNY GRAY

SCOTT WALLACE

PUBLISHER THE CLIFFS

SPECIAL THANKS

SUSAN ABLEIDINGER

MICHAEL GERVASI

JOAN SCHWEIZER

CAMERON AMEN

DAVE GIERACH

RICK SCHWEIZER

JIM AMEN

KELLY GIERACH

RICHARD SEAY

MATT AMEN

BRAD KOSTELICH

SARA SMITHSON

AMY ANDERSON

MICHELLE KOSTELICH

COURTNEY STONE-LIPSCOMB

LUCINDA DETRICH

DIANE McGLOTHLIN

NORYN SUAREZ

NATHAN DURFEE

GRANT MOSES

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ANGEL FERRER

DAVE NESTLER

JIM TERRILL

LYNETTE FERRER

JULIE NESTLER

LINDA TERRILL

KIRK FIORE

ERNIE PEREZ

JOE WEISBECK

LIDIA FIORE

JAMIE PEREZ

LARA WEISBECK

MARTY GERVASI

LAUREN REDFEARN

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR As I spend more time at The Cliffs, meeting members and exploring these mountains and lakes, I am struck by the remarkable sense of connection that runs through it all. This is a place rich with history, tradition, and legacy.

It feels especially fitting, then, that this is our Legacy issue.

Legacy at The Cliffs is

Legacy here is not a static thing—it is alive and unfolding. It lives

about belonging, being

in the stories of families who have gathered here for generations,

part of something larger than ourselves, rooted in history yet always moving forward.

and in the thoughtful ways these communities continue to evolve, building on a rich past while looking toward the future. At The Cliffs, legacy is not just remembered—it is lived, a continuum that links yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Writing “Liquid Legacy” (pg. 56), I was reminded that Lake Keowee is more than a beautiful setting—it is a living archive of geology, culture, and human endeavor. And to live at its shores is to take part in this story. Spending a morning with the Amen family (“Generations on the Green,” pg. 28) brought that same sense of legacy to life, three generations walking the fairways together, sharing both the game and the joy of being together. In every conversation with members—whether reflecting on Walnut Cove’s early days or celebrating the excitement of new amenities— I’ve felt that same spirit of connection and community.

It has been a privilege to listen, to learn, and to share these stories. Thank you for letting me be part of capturing the essence of this extraordinary place. Enjoy!

Hailey Wist | Editor and Designer

To submit photos, story ideas, or feedback about Cliffs Living, email magazine@cliffsliving.com. We also encourage you to help grow our community by sharing Cliffs Living with family and friends, and then invite them to join you here as a member.

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G AT H E R AT T H E C L I F F S

Throughout the year, The Cliffs hosts dozens of soirees, golf tournaments, and events for members and their guests.

Here’s a snapshot of a few gatherings from this past spring and summer.

PHOTOGRAPHS by ZACK PEELER 20th Anniversary Celebration | Walnut Cove

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Alliance Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Tacklebox Concert Series | Keowee Vineyards

Renegade Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

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Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Bal Harbour Pop-up | Sponsored by Cliffs Realty

20th Anniversary Celebration | Walnut Cove

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Alliance Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

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Renegade Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

Alliance Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Food & Wine Festival | Keowee Falls

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Bal Harbour Pop-up | Sponsored by Cliffs Realty

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

20th Anniversary Celebration | Walnut Cove

Liberty Fest | Keowee Vineyards

Burgers, Brews, & Blues | Mountain Park

Renegade Golf Tournament | Keowee Springs

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luxury in

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A N E W E R A O F R E C R E AT I O N A N D C O N N E C T I O N TA K E S S H A P E I N T H E C A R O L I N A M O U N TA I N S .

P H O T O G R A P H S B Y PAT R I C K O ’ B R I E N

The Sports Pavilion Life here has always leaned toward active and interconnected.

Members hike before breakfast, and neighbors trade tennis rackets and fly rods. Families gather for impromptu picnics.

There’s a rhythm here set by the seasons and a setting that invites people to live fully.

The Sports Pavilion at Mountain Park marks a new chapter in the community’s evolution. Designed by celebrated architect Keith Summerour, The Sports Pavilion is more than just a recreation center. It is an extension of the land itself—organic in feel, elevated in experience, and in tune with how members at The Cliffs already live.

“This new Sports Pavilion is all about versatility,” says Jack Weber, Director of Development at The Cliffs. “We wanted to create a space that encourages daily activity and togetherness. It’s family-friendly, flexible, and filled with opportunities to connect.”

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A Full Spectrum of Amenities At the heart of The Sports Pavilion is a 7,000-square-foot resort-style pool, offering ample space for swimming, lounging, and enjoying the mountain air. Private cabanas provide shade to relax in comfort, just adjacent to a splash pad and playground for younger kids. It’s a setting designed for families to spend the day cooling off in the water, playing in the sun, or gathering poolside for lunch.

The Sports Pavilion also boasts two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, and two padel courts. One of the fastest-growing sports in the world, padel blends elements of tennis and squash and is played primarily in doubles, a fast-paced game that is as fun for beginners as it is for seasoned players.

In addition to its recreational features, The Sports Pavilion is also a natural gathering place. A covered outdoor dining area offers full food and beverage service, perfect for casual family meals, celebratory toasts, or leisurely afternoons with neighbors. An outdoor amphitheater provides a venue for events and live music—a place to sit back, connect, and enjoy community life.

Additional amenities include a dog park and spacious locker rooms. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick swim, spending the afternoon courtside, or meeting friends for lunch, The Sports Pavilion is built to support the rhythm of everyday life.

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A Global Sport on the Rise Padel may be new to The Cliffs, but it’s anything but new to the world. Born in Mexico in the late 1960s, the sport blends the pacing of tennis with the precision of squash. It has grown into one of the fastest-expanding sports across Europe and the Americas. Played almost exclusively as doubles, padel is intuitive and strategic. At Mountain Park, two custom-built courts made their debut as part of the new Sports Pavilion, inviting members of all ages and skill levels to discover the thrill of a game that’s social, accessible, and highly addictive.

Courts & Gear Padel courts are smaller than tennis courts—just ten meters wide and twenty meters long—and enclosed by glass walls and metal mesh. The net divides the court, and walls come into play during rallies, adding an extra layer of strategy.

Players use solid, perforated rackets—lighter and more compact than traditional tennis rackets—and the balls, while similar in appearance to tennis balls, are slightly depressurized to create a softer bounce and longer rallies.

Scoring the Game Padel uses the same scoring system as tennis: love, 15, 30, 40, and game. But there’s a twist. At deuce, there’s no backand-forth advantage; instead, the next point wins. It’s called the “golden point”—a sudden-death thrill that keeps every game fast-moving and fiercely competitive.

Tactics & Teamwork As a doubles game, padel hinges on communication and shared court coverage. Smart positioning is key: Hover near the service line at the back or just ahead of the second post at the net, but avoid getting caught in the dreaded “no man’s land” in between. Use angles, drop shots, and tempo changes to throw off your opponents, and keep up a steady stream of communication with your partner to move in sync.

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Evolving Luxury The Sports Pavilion isn’t just about recreation; it’s about reimagining luxury. In a recent interview, Keith Summerour reflects on how the definition of luxury has changed in recent years: “Americans have matured. Now, we focus on hospitality as health.”

That philosophy rings true throughout The Sports Pavilion. This is luxury not as extravagance, but as a commitment to wellness and connection. From the layout of the amphitheater to the thoughtful placement of seating and shade, every detail has been considered through the lens of how it will feel to live here.

The Sports Pavilion opened its doors in summer 2025, marking the beginning of a new era of recreation, connection, and luxury living.

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THE AMEN FAMILY IS BUILDING A LEGACY OF DISCIPLINE AND CONNECTION, BOTH TO THE GAME AND TO EACH OTHER. STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY HAILEY WIST

ON A WARM MORNING IN EARLY JUNE, THREE GENERATIONS WALKED THE FAIRWAYS AT THE CLIFFS AT KEOWEE VINEYARDS. THE SUN WAS ALREADY CLIMBING, CASTING LONG SHADOWS ACROSS THE BUNKERS. CAMERON AMEN—THIRTEEN YEARS OLD AND QUIETLY FOCUSED—STEPPED INTO THE SAND WITH THE CONFIDENCE OF SOMEONE WHO’S DONE IT A THOUSAND TIMES.

He took a couple of practice swings, then knocked a shot that

class facilities at The Cliffs, combined with the inspiring

tracked true, took one soft hop, and dropped straight into the

natural surroundings, provide the perfect backdrop for

hole. His dad, Matt, grinned. His grandfather, Jim, beamed.

the Amen family’s commitment to excellence in golf and

It’s a moment most golfers dream about, but for the

beyond. With access to top-tier training equipment and a

Amen family, it was just another memory made in a life

community that fosters both athletic and personal growth,

increasingly shaped by the game.

they can pursue their passions in an environment designed

Originally from Orange County, California, the

for success. As a seventh grader, Cameron is already playing

Amens found their way to The Cliffs at Keowee Springs

a national tournament schedule and competed this year on

during the pandemic in 2020. Matt and his wife, Charly,

the Seneca High School team. He made All-League and

came first, drawn by the promise of a supportive golf

helped the team qualify for the state championship for the

culture and the kind of environment where their kids,

first time in twenty years.

Cameron and Mia, could grow into their talents. A year

His sister, Mia, is eleven and is a tennis standout in

later, Jim and his wife, Sherrie, followed, unwilling to

her own right. Their days often run in parallel: separate

watch their grandchildren grow up from afar. “I’ve worked

coaches, separate training schedules, but the same level of

my whole life,” Jim says. “I wanted to watch my grandkids

commitment and the same passion for improving. Matt

play sports. That’s why we moved.”

recently bought six acres near their home to build a private

Now, the family lives a short drive away from one another, sharing life in a way that feels rare and deliberate.

Golf brought them here, but family is why they stayed.

Cameron, who’s been homeschooled since 2020,

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clay court and a future indoor tennis facility for Mia. “We’re a family of athletes,” Matt says simply.

But more than that, they’re a family that believes in putting in the work.

structures his days around the game. Mornings often begin

“We come from a culture of knowing that if you put

with a workout or a few hours of schoolwork, followed by

the work in, you will be good,” Matt says. “It’s not about raw

hours of focused practice, either on the course or at the state-

talent—it’s about daily commitment. I always told myself: If

of-the-art golf learning center at Keowee Springs. The world-

I take my kids to work every day, they’ll be among the best.”

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AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER, SHARING DAILY LIFE IN A WAY THAT FEELS RARE AND DELIBERATE. GOLF BROUGHT THEM HERE, BUT FAMILY IS WHY THEY STAYED.”

That mindset started with Jim, who poured time and

admire a picturesque course—”It’s just beautiful here every

resources into Matt’s development as a young golfer in

day,” he says.

Southern California. Matt went on to play Division I golf at

For Matt and Jim, watching Cameron’s rise has stirred

the University of Oregon, and when he saw the same spark

a deep sense of purpose. Golf is no longer just a passion; it’s

in Cameron, he knew what was required.

a legacy. Matt recalls playing with his grandparents as a boy,

“He was hitting balls at two years old,” Matt says. “By seven, we knew this was it. We started practicing every day.

Traveling for tournaments. Going all in.”

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learning the etiquette of the game. Now, he gets to repeat that ritual—with his father and his son by his side.

“It’s a team effort,” Matt says. “I told my parents: I need

Now, Cameron’s coach, Wes Nichols, lives with the

you here. This isn’t about leaving you behind. It’s about doing

family several weeks a month, while Wes’s wife, a sports

this together. We have a special opportunity with these kids,

psychologist, helps Cameron with the mental side of the game.

and it really does take a village.”

Together, they’ve created a training ecosystem that rivals that

For Jim, that invitation changed everything. “When

of professional athletes. “It’s not just about how well you hit

Matt left, it broke my heart,” he says. “But now, we wake

the ball,” Cameron explains. “Golf is 95 percent mental. If

up and look at the lake. My wife loves seeing the seasons

you don’t have that, it doesn’t matter how good your swing is.”

change. I play golf with my grandkids.”

Clearly, Cameron absorbed that wisdom. He speaks

Three generations, one game, a shared life. At The

with calm precision and has the kind of emotional

Cliffs, the Amen family isn’t just playing the game—they’re

composure more often found in players twice his age. Still,

building something bigger. Shot by shot, round by round,

he’s quick to smile. Quick to cheer for his sister. Quick to

they’re shaping a legacy, one fairway at a time.

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Walnut Cove At Twenty A s T h e C l i f f s at Wa l n u t C ov e t u r n s t w e n t y, lo n g t i m e m e m b e r s a n d n e w a r r i va l s

r e f l e c t o n t h e p e o p l e , p l a c e s , a n d m e m o r i e s t h at m a k e t h i s c o m m u n i t y f e e l l i k e h o m e .

Spring had settled over the mountains of Western North

become a storied community. And this past spring,

Carolina, and the grass on The Cliffs at Walnut Cove’s event

more than two hundred members gathered not just to

lawn had returned to a lush, vibrant green. Music drifted

celebrate the anniversary but also to revisit the journey.

through the air, a soundtrack of familiar favorites echoing

The main dining room was transformed into a Hall of

off the ridgelines as members gathered on the lawn and

Memories, with walls lined with photographs tracing the

flowed into The Tavern to celebrate. Along the cobblestone

course from its earliest construction to the present day.

drive, the culinary team served up a feast: crisp salads, fresh

Artifacts from that first tournament and decades of club

poke, gourmet sandwiches, and a spread of sweet treats that

events were on display, along with a memory board where

paired perfectly with the golden light and easy laughter

members could share stories, reflections, and moments

drifting across the terrace.

that have made Walnut Cove feel like home.

The date was April 26, 2025—twenty years to

The celebration unfolded across the event lawn, The

the day since the first round of golf was played on

Tavern terrace, and the main dining room—spaces that,

Walnut Cove’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

fittingly, have been added or transformed over the course of

That inaugural tournament saw Nicklaus himself tee

Walnut Cove’s twenty-year evolution. Each gathering place

off alongside Hollywood icon Kevin Costner for the

stands as a testament to the community’s growth, shaped

BMW Charity Pro-Am, setting the stage for what would

and refined alongside the lives lived within it.

2002 The Cliffs expands into North Carolina with the announcement of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove community.

2008 The Tavern opens in Walnut Cove’s Club Village.

2006 The Golf House opens and is honored as “Best New Clubhouse”

by Golf, Inc.

2005 Jack Nicklaus and Kevin Costner play the inaugural round on Walnut Cove’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

2009

The wellness center opens.

2010

The tennis facility opens.

2021 The Tavern and Golf House are renovated to include outdoor dining, an event lawn, and new bar.

2016

UNC Asheville women’s golf chooses Walnut Cove to be the their home course.

Founders’ Spirit For the inaugural members who made Walnut Cove their home from the outset, the sprawling expanse of the anniversary celebration was a far cry from the early days of the club. One thing, however, has never changed: neighbors finding a way to come together and make every gathering feel special. “All we had in the beginning was the cobblestone down by The Turnhouse,” remembers Susan Ableidinger.

“We had music, and we would dance all night.”

Growing Up

Susan and her husband, Robert, were among the first members to build at Walnut Cove. While living in Chicago, the Ableidingers received marketing pieces in the mail, prompting

Lauren Redfearn was just eleven years old when her family moved to Walnut Cove, relocating from The Cliffs Valley.

She now works as a Sales Support Specialist for Cliffs Realty’s Asheville Region, but her roots in the community run deep, formed during childhood and shaped by years of connection to the place she still calls home.

She recalls learning to drive on the quiet streets of a neighborhood that, at the time, had far fewer houses than it does today. Some of her favorite childhood memories are of evening walks on the golf course with her dad, pulling golf balls from the water as the sun dipped behind the mountains. With the community still in its early stages, Lauren was one of the few children in the neighborhood. So she found connection and camaraderie in another essential part of Walnut Cove: the staff.

“When I was younger, there weren’t a lot of kids here, so all my friends were the people who worked at the club, and I would be behind the desk with them while my parents had dinner,” Lauren said. “They probably thought that was annoying, but I loved it!”

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a detour into South Carolina during a trip to Florida. While initially planning to move into The Cliffs Valley, they jumped at the opportunity to buy into the newly announced community just south of Asheville. They made the drive to the site of Walnut Cove and began looking at properties. “There were no roads, so we drove around in a four-wheel drive and fell in love with the whole place,” says Susan.

Seeing Walnut Cove evolve from its earliest days into the vibrant, multifaceted community it is today, Susan is most impressed by the club associates. “It’s the best place in the world to live, and what makes it that way is the staff,” she says. “Bob and I have traveled and belonged to clubs all over the world, and we’ve never had better than this.”

The top image shows Jack Nicklaus (olive green jacket and tan hat) on a site visit during the construction of the golf course. The bottom image shows the golf course the weekend it opened in April 2005.

When The Cliffs at Walnut Cove opened its Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in 2005, it did so with a memorable pairing on the first tee: Jack Nicklaus and actor Kevin Costner. The two played the ceremonial opening round together, marking the official debut of the highly anticipated course.

Costner, an avid golfer and longtime friend of The Cliffs, joined Nicklaus for what was described as an “unprecedented” moment—one that blended the worlds of championship design and Hollywood storytelling. The round was lighthearted and celebratory, with Nicklaus reportedly joking to Costner, “Hey Kevin, this is the first time my caddie ever caddied before.”

That day helped establish Walnut Cove as a premier golf destination and reinforced The Cliffs’ reputation for creating community around the game—where design, natural beauty, and shared experience come together from the very first swing.

First Impressions Brad and Michelle Kostelich have been members at Walnut Cove for nearly eight years, but they felt the community’s welcoming spirit from the very first visit. At the time, they were enjoying a break from their busy lives in Pennsylvania with a getaway to Lake Toxaway, but Walnut Cove was on their radar as a potential landing spot for retirement.

They toured the property over Independence Day weekend in 2017 and, as Brad describes it, it was “love at first sight.” That fall, they returned for a discovery weekend, and during a dinner event, they began forming friendships that would soon become foundational. “We showed up at 7 o’clock, and I didn’t see Michelle again for two and a half hours,” Brad recalls with a laugh. “We wanted something that felt communal, even with lots of different people. It was just so attractive to us.”

They made the decision to join The Cliffs in 2017, began building in 2019, and moved in a couple of years later.

Throughout that process, they made it a point to return often, to join in events and meet neighbors. And though they’ve been part of Walnut Cove for just under half its lifespan, they’ve witnessed a remarkable amount of growth and transformation.

New Horizons Even for members new to the community—like Michael and Marty Gervasi—the sense of welcome was immediate.

The couple joined the club in early 2024 and attended their first New Member Mingle shortly thereafter. By the end of the evening, they’d been invited to dinner by members they had only just met.

“It’s been very welcoming, and we’ve quickly integrated with people,” Michael said. “They’ve had their arms open, and they’re pulling us in to join.”

Originally living on Longboat Key in Florida, the Gervasis had been considering a move to the Asheville area. It was fellow Longboat Key residents Willie and Rosa Stanfield—who also call Walnut Cove home—who first introduced them to the community.

Michael finds his footing on the nearby mountain bike trails, while both he and Marty enjoy exploring the culture and charm of Asheville. “We end up in Asheville proper two or three times a week because we love the city so much,” Michael said.

Photographs from the 20th Anniversary Party | Zack Peeler

At the anniversary celebration, longtime members and new arrivals stood shoulder to shoulder, admiring photo boards, trading stories, and adding their voices to a growing legacy. The community has grown—its streets busier, its clubhouse livelier, its friendships more layered, but the heart remains the same: neighbors gathering, memories made, and the enduring joy of building something beautiful together.

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E x e c u t i v e C h e f K i r k F i o r e s p e n t y e a r s wo r k i n g lo n g h o u r s i n t h e k i tc h e n . N ow, at T h e C l i f f s at Wa l n u t Cov e , h e g e t s to s h a r e t h e e x p e r i e n c e w i t h h i s dau g h t e r , L i d i a .

Q Chef Kirk, when did you start at Walnut Cove?

A Kirk: Four years ago. I was an executive chef at Biltmore Estate for eight years before that, but we are originally from Vermont. My kids, Lidia and Will, were both born in Burlington. My wife is from Johnson City, Tennessee. She grew up coming here and wanted to be closer to family.

Q What made you decide to come work at The Cliffs?

A Kirk: I was just looking for something different! And then a friend who works at a nearby club told me about the position at The Cliffs. So I interviewed with Rob Duckett [President of The Cliffs] and Francis Turck [Senior Executive Chef at The Cliffs] and got the job.

Q Lidia, when did you start?

A Lidia: I’ve been working here for two years. I started as a hostess, but now I’m a server. I work mostly in the summer, but I pick up shifts year-round. I play club soccer in the fall and school soccer in the spring, so during the school year, I work on holidays and weekends.

Q What is it like working together?

A Lidia: My parents have always worked in food and beverage, so I grew up in kitchens. It was a little intimidating, especially when I started serving, because I wanted to make him proud. But it’s also really comforting knowing that he’s on my side.

Kirk: The feeling is mutual. I’m proud to see her grow into a professional and do such a great job. And yeah, similarly, I don’t want her to mess up!

Lidia: At the beginning of the night, we banter and joke around, but once service starts, it gets pretty serious. I try not to go near the line!

Q And it sounds like your son used to work at The Cliffs?

A Kirk: He worked in the golf shop for three seasons, getting bags, cleaning clubs, and that sort of thing.

But this year, he is running cross country and track at Appalachian State, so he is too busy.

Lidia: I worked at The Cliffs for about a year without a driver’s license, so Will used to drive me. I’ll just say he doesn’t have the same urgency to get to work on time. [laughs] But whenever I got the chance, I would walk over and say hi. And he’d eat lunch here with us.

Q Lidia, do you think you’ ll follow in your parents’ footsteps?

A Lidia: Maybe not as a career, but I think everyone should work in a restaurant! It is such a great learning experience.

Q Did you ever think you’ d be working together?

A Kirk: It’s such a demanding job with long hours. So it’s nice to have this time together. It feels full circle for her to see what Katie and I have both been doing, for both of our kids to see us in action. It’s a good feeling.

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Tucked into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where misty ridges roll into deep hollows and streams meander through granite-carved valleys, lies Lake Keowee.

Today, this crystalline reservoir draws boaters, anglers, and sunseekers to its shores, but Lake Keowee’s story stretches far deeper than its 297 miles of shoreline suggests. It is a tale of stone, time, and the movement of people and power across centuries.

Geologically, the land beneath Lake Keowee is ancient—among the oldest exposed rock in North America. The Appalachian Mountains began forming almost 480 million years ago in a series of continental collisions, thrusting up ranges and folding the Earth’s crust. As time weathered these mountains down, rivers cut through gneiss, schist, and granite, creating the ridges and valleys of what we now call the Piedmont.

The Keowee River, a tributary of the larger Savannah River system, eventually carved its course through the terrain, its waters fed by mountain springs and seasonal rains.

For thousands of years, this landscape supported rich biodiversity and provided for its earliest human inhabitants. The forests teemed with black bears, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys. The rivers ran thick with fish and freshwater mussels. It was a fertile, generous place long before dams, docks, and people flourished here.

Photograph by Patrick O’Brien

By the time Europeans arrived in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the region was home to the Cherokee, whose ancestors had lived in the Southeast for millennia. The Cherokee Nation was expansive, and the Lower Towns of the Cherokee were concentrated in what is now northwestern South Carolina. One of these towns was Keowee—an anglicized version of a Cherokee word meaning “place of the mulberries” or “place of the lean-to.”

This illustration to the right shows a Native American village

Keowee was not only a thriving village but also a political

and gardens in the 1500s, located in what is now North

and cultural center. The town served as a strategic hub for

Carolina, then part of the Virginia Colony.

trade and diplomacy between the Cherokee and European settlers. Archaeological excavations in the area have uncovered pottery, tools, and other artifacts that suggest evidence of a complex, vibrant society.

Yet the relationship between the Cherokee and the settlers was fraught. Treaties were signed, broken, and rewritten. Conflict was frequent, particularly during the French and Indian War and later during the American Revolution. By the early 1800s, under pressure from encroaching settlers and federal policy, the Cherokee were forcibly removed from the region.

For over a century afterward, the Keowee River Valley remained largely rural—forested, dotted with small farms, and stitched together by country roads and sleepy towns. But in the mid-twentieth century, a dramatic transformation was set in motion. The post-World War II boom brought industrial expansion, and with it, an insatiable demand for energy.

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In the mid-twentieth century, a dramatic transformation was set in motion.

The post-World War II boom brought industrial expansion, and with it, an insatiable demand for energy.

Duke Energy still owns and manages Lake Keowee. It is both a source of hydroelectric power and an integral part of the energy infrastructure supporting the Oconee Nuclear Station.

Its waters are carefully monitored for temperature, flow, and environmental impact. But while its purpose is utilitarian, Lake Keowee has become so much more.

At The Cliffs, we recognized early on that Lake Keowee is the backdrop for an extraordinary way of life.

With its crystal-clear waters and the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains rising in the distance, this lake has become one of the Southeast’s premier lifestyle destinations. We’ve thoughtfully developed our lakefront communities to reflect that natural beauty, offering refined living with direct access to the lake, golf courses, marinas, and several Enter Duke Power Company (now Duke Energy). In the

world-class amenities.

1960s, Duke sought to meet the rising energy needs of the

What’s more, zoning laws, shoreline management

Carolinas through a series of hydroelectric and nuclear

programs, and conservation partnerships have helped

power projects. The Keowee-Toxaway Project was born. Its

maintain a level of environmental quality that stands out

centerpiece was the construction of a large reservoir that

among man-made lakes. Duke Energy operates under a

would not only generate hydroelectric power but also serve

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license

as a cooling source for nuclear reactors.

that includes requirements for environmental stewardship,

Construction began in 1967, with the Keowee Dam

recreational access, and historical preservation. At The Cliffs,

and the Jocassee Dam (feeding into Lake Jocassee, which in

we are proud to be stewards of Lake Keowee, working in

turn feeds Lake Keowee). The creation of the lake required

tandem with Duke Energy’s conservation programs to

flooding the old Keowee River Valley. Entire tracts of land,

preserve its natural beauty. Our development practices are

including homesteads, roads, and even cemeteries, were

thoughtfully designed to maintain the lake’s ecological

purchased, relocated, or submerged. By 1971, Lake Keowee

balance while enhancing the lifestyle experience for our

began to fill.

members and residents.

Left: View of High Falls (Now under Lake Keowee) | Above: Lake Keowee during Construction | Images from John Moore Collection, Oconee History Museum, Walhalla, South Carolina

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At The Cliffs, we are proud to be stewards of Lake Keowee, working in tandem with Duke Energy’s conservation programs to preserve its natural beauty.

Today, Lake Keowee stretches over 18,000 acres and reaches depths of more than 150 feet in some places. Its water remains notably clear, thanks to the surrounding forested watershed and the granite-rich soil. On a summer morning, the lake can be as still as glass, save for the swoop of an osprey or the churn of a kayak paddle. Loons occasionally drift through during migration, and bald eagles nest on the lake’s islands and coves.

Underwater, bass and bream dart among submerged tree stumps and rocky shelves. In spring, anglers wade into the shallows in pursuit of trout and crappie, while pontoon boats idle lazily near the shore, music floating across the water. At sunset, the lake takes on a copper glow, reflecting the silhouettes of Appalachian peaks.

Though shaped by human hands, Lake Keowee has, in many ways, reclaimed its identity as a place of peace, refuge, and connection to the natural world. Its history is one of displacement and rebirth, where ancient cultures once thrived and where modern life now unfolds against a backdrop that still whispers of mulberries, black bears, and a life connected to the land.

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TWO COUSINS, ONE DESTINATION T H E S U A R E Z A N D F E R R E R FA M I L I E S The Cliffs at Glassy and The Cliffs at Mountain Park

Sometimes families find their way to The Cliffs by the most improbable of coincidences.

“My cousin Noryn has always had homes in the

youngest child had settled in Greenville, captivated by the mountain scenery and tight-knit social circle.

Carolinas, and when we were going to see The Cliffs at

“We really enjoy that it’s a very inclusive community,”

Walnut Cove, I reached out to let her know we were coming

said Oscar. “People love socializing here. There are so many

through Asheville,” said Lynette Ferrer. “When she saw

activities, we get frustrated that we can’t go to all of them.”

that we were looking at homes, she said they were as well.

When Lynette and Angel finally came to visit, they

Her text just said, ‘Have you heard of The Cliffs?’ I just said,

were equally captivated. “We were already pre-sold, so it was

‘Stop. I’m calling you now.’”

really about finding our community and a home that felt

It turned out Noryn Suarez and her husband, Oscar, were very familiar with the neighborhood they were recommending to her cousin.

Photograph by Patrick O’Brien

The Suarezes had been drawn to Glassy after their

right for us,” said Angel. “We landed in Mountain Park!”

“My cousin whips around those mountains like it’s nothing,” added Lynette with a laugh.

“We had just bought in The Cliffs. Literally, we had just

Before the end of that first visit, the Ferrers had

gone under contract,” said Noryn. “We had looked at over forty

found their dream home in Mountain Park, where they

homes and just found that The Cliffs at Glassy was amazing.

got expansive Blue Ridge Mountain views and plenty of

The entertainment, the activities… our realtor JoAnn Roser was

opportunities to spend time not just with their cousins, but

great about showing us everything going on.”

the entire extended family.

At this point, an astonishing coincidence became an

“The opportunity to be a member at seven different

unbelievable one. Noryn and Oscar’s Cliffs Realty Sales

golf courses was super appealing, and we’ve made our adult

Executive, JoAnn, had just picked up a new client. That’s

children legacy members of the club as well,” said Angel. “It’s

right. These cousins not only shared a love for the inimitable

a nice thing to share with them. They can go on their own and

lifestyle of The Cliffs, but they also shared a realtor.

enjoy the home if we’re not there. It’s a little family getaway.”

“Once we knew they were working with JoAnn, we knew they were in good hands,” said Oscar.

“It’s really become a gathering place for our family,” added Noryn.

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LET FAMILY LEAD THE WAY T H E T E R R I L L A N D P E R E Z FA M I L I E S The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

For Linda and Jim Terrill, the move to The Cliffs was the

And they weren’t alone in that assessment. By the time Jamie

next step in a long-standing tradition of following their

and Ernie laid eyes on their home, Linda and Jim already

daughter Jamie’s lead. Originally from the Midwest, they

had properties lined up for tours.

moved to Pinecrest, Florida, when she enrolled at the

Everything fell into place, and once again, Jim and

University of Florida. Now, they’ve followed Jamie and her

Linda found themselves following Jamie. This time, though,

husband, Ernie, to The Cliffs.

it wasn’t just about being near family—it was about finding

“It seems like we’ve been following her ever since she

a sense of belonging. “We’ve moved around a lot, but we’ve

went to college,” said Linda with a laugh. “She’s definitely

never lived anywhere where we felt more welcomed by

led the way.”

members and staff,” said Linda.

The Cliffs through their own children.

“Our kids went to Camp Highlander in Mills River, so we knew the area,” Jamie explains. “In the summer of 2023,

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The staff, in particular, has impressed Jim. “The consistency [at the club] was enough to get us to look, and when we got here it was easy to stay,” said Jim. “It’s an incredible place to live.”

we went on vacation [up there], and I just fell in love with

Now, with just half a mile between their homes, it’s

the cool air and the mountains. As soon as we got back, we

not uncommon for Jamie to stop by while out walking

started looking.”

the dog, just to say hello. “It’s wonderful for them to be so

They bought their home in Walnut Cove without seeing

close,” said Linda. “And we share so many interests. There

it in person, as a bidding war had already begun to unfold.

are a lot of opportunities here for the family to do things

Still, there was no doubt they’d found the right place. “We

together.” Whether strolling scenic trails or gathering for

wanted to be in the mountains and feel secluded, but not

dinners at the club, The Cliffs ensures that every member of

isolated,” said Jamie. “Everything The Cliffs had to offer

the family—no matter the generation—can make the most

turned out to be exactly what we wanted.”

of their time together.

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Photograph by Zack Peeler

Jamie and Ernie Perez, ironically enough, discovered

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GETTING THE GANG TOGETHER T H E G I E R A C H F A M I LY The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

For the Gierach family, there is one event on the calendar

docks for the pontoon boat and the wakeboard boat, so the

inked in red and circled for emphasis: Nana Camp.

boys all go fishing or skiing.”

It’s the one time of year the entire Gierach clan comes

Kelly and her husband, David, discovered the area when

together at the family compound they’ve built at The

their son was attending Furman University. “One time, after

Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards.

a visit, we were headed to The Biltmore Estate and came

“We have a very large family, so it’s become a nice

Photograph by Zack Peeler

gathering spot,” said Kelly Gierach, the matriarch of the

across The Cliffs Valley. We thought it looked like a really nice neighborhood,” said Kelly.

tribe. “There are twenty-three of us! When we’re all together

They soon returned to scout The Cliffs for their family’s

for Nana Camp, it’s chaos.” That kind of joyful chaos comes

new retreat. “We stayed down in Six Mile a few times and

with logistical challenges, especially when it’s time to eat.

started getting interested in Keowee Vineyards. We loved

“When I call the restaurant for a reservation, I have to

the way it was surrounded by forests,” said Kelly. “With the

explain that it’s not an event. I’m just feeding my family! The

kids, it just made sense between the lake, the golf, and the

club is great about accommodating all of us.”

horseback riding. It worked out phenomenally.”

Dinner aside, Keowee Vineyards has something for everyone.

“The house is very large, and we have a huge bunk room,” said Kelly. “We’re right on the sixth hole, and we have two

At Keowee Vineyards, the Gierachs didn’t just find a place for their family. They found a place that became a part of the family. “We love this community,” says Kelly. “It’s nice to keep the family close, and this is how you do it.”

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something borrowed In the sunshine and sweet mountain air, a daughter marries where her mother wed, and the bride’s grandmother is beaming.

Story by Sandy Lang Photographs by Sarah Bradshaw

Photograph by Patrick O’Brien

On an April afternoon at the stone Chapel at The Cliffs at Glassy, the day was awash in springtime blues, from the sky overhead to the hydrangeas tied into soft bouquets.

The wedding party wore pale-blue dresses and suits, echoing

daughter Dana’s wedding. And at the April 2024 wedding

the tones of the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond.

of her eldest granddaughter, Lara, to longtime beau Joe

“It was all of our favorite people in one of our favorite places,” recalls the bride, Lara Weisbeck.

Weisbeck, McGlothlin also played a key role.

The bridal party dressed in their gowns at Mimi’s large,

Though she grew up in Buffalo, New York, Lara spent

airy home with tall windows and ivy-covered walls, and

many holidays and summer days at Glassy. As the oldest

on the wedding day, she was the one decked out in a blue

granddaughter among dozens of siblings and cousins, she

blouse and chic, cherry-red trousers, along with a beaming

joined a lively crew of aunts, uncles, and extended family who

smile. Lara says Mimi has always been known for her radiant

gathered here year after year. When Lara was sixteen, she

beauty and impeccable style, and she considers her eighty-

stood at the very same altar and watched her mother, Dana,

two-year-old grandmother to be one of her very best friends.

marry her stepfather, John LeMar, in the Glassy Chapel.

“Mimi’s so well-traveled and graceful,” Lara says. “She’s

Those memories, layered over years of family gatherings,

one of the most incredible people I’ve ever known.”

made the place feel like a second home.

And at the heart of it all was one person: Mimi.

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Diane McGlothlin, affectionately known as Mimi to

When Lara was a child, she reveled at being among the

her twenty-one grandchildren, was one of the earliest club

cousins chasing each other through Mimi’s tall house, known

members at The Cliffs at Glassy. In the early 2000s, she built

for its views to Georgia on a clear day. Her grandmother had

a house on Stony Road with plenty of room for family and

decorated one of the bedrooms in an Alice in Wonderland

friends. In 2009, McGlothlin hosted the reception for her

theme, and the children would all pile into the basement to

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“We wanted to have our wedding here as a tribute to Mimi.” play games and perform skits for the grown-ups. Outside on the property’s windy perch, Lara and her cousins clambered over mountain boulders and marveled at Mimi’s garden statue of a woman with a billowing skirt, “Gale Force Nun.” (Along with the house, the bronze work

by British sculptor Philip Jackson withstood last year’s Hurricane Helene just fine.)

During annual summer day camps organized by Glassy members, the kids played golf and tennis and tried zip-

very special,” remembers Lara. “We’d laugh so much.” The

lining and whitewater rafting. McGlothlin recalls those

fun has continued ever since. “Mimi can turn something so

summers fondly. “It was a chance to spend some bonding

simple into art,” according to Lara, who says her grandmother

time with my grandchildren…while also entertaining them

shared with her the secret to putting together an outfit—

with enriching adventures.”

always add one thing you wouldn’t expect.

McGlothlin smiles at recalling birthday parties and other festivities at her home, “and a multitude of family gatherings, including celebrations every Thanksgiving with

Lara and Joe, now in their early thirties, began dating on

my big extended family.” Mimi loves to travel and would also

summer breaks while they were in college. Lara soon invited

lead national and international trips with various cohorts of

him to join her on family trips to Glassy. “When I saw how

her grandchildren. Lara recalls a trip with Mimi and family

amazing it was, I never wanted to leave,” says Joe, an avid

to museums in Paris and to a Harry Potter-inspired excursion

golfer who owns a landscape construction business. “With

in England. Another time, Mimi brought a different group

the courses winding through the mountains, the conditions

of her grandchildren to Alaska. “She has always been there

are fantastic.”

for her grandchildren, and she liked to share her knowledge of the world with us,” Lara says.

On one of his earliest visits, Joe followed a trail that begins near the Glassy Chapel and leads to a lookout

When she was a student at High Point University in

point. He and Lara began going there together, every visit.

North Carolina, Lara studied art and recalls often meeting

Sometimes they’d invite other family members to join them.

Mimi for shopping trips in Charlotte. “Those trips were

“We made it a tradition—to follow the path and look out

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“When I built this house, I built it with family in mind, in the hopes that it would become a happy gathering place for my children, grandchildren, and their families.”

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at the view, and it became a special place for us,” Lara says.

The couple was captivated, and each knew that Glassy would be where they would marry. After college graduation, Lara became an administrator at a preschool, work that she notes is inspired by her mother and grandmother—“filling our childhoods with fun, life, games, and laughter.”

And when their wedding day finally arrived, Joe remembers looking out over the escarpments below the chapel that had become so familiar. “Luckily, we had a perfectly clear day, and everyone got to experience the beauty.”

He and Lara will never forget their wedding celebration at the Glassy Chapel, surrounded by dearest friends and family—and that Mimi was there for it all.

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3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,800-3,999 sq. ft.

Ashleigh Connel

$6,990,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

Garry Patton MOUNTAIN REGION

JoAnn Roser

Jon Skillman

MOUNTAIN REGION

MOUNTAIN REGION

discover@cliffsliving.com | 864.777.2330 1903 Cleo Chapman Highway

$2,899,000

372 Cliffs South Parkway

$2,850,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE FALLS

Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offer where registration is required prior to any other offer being made. Void where prohibited by law. In South Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales SC, LLC, 135 Botanical Circle, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, 106 Cliffs South Parkway, Salem, SC 29676, and 3430 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. In North Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales NC, LLC, 5 Cliffs Ridge Parkway, Arden, NC 28704, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. Copyright: © 2025 Cliffs Land Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed for sale. All figures presented represent current reported data and may be altered for corrections in future reporting. Numbers reflected by Western Upstate MLS, Greater Greenville MLS, and Canopy MLS, plus additional Cliffs Realty sales that are not recorded in the local MLS. Pricing and availability is subject to change. *Artist renderings for conceptual purposes only.

213 Waterscape Drive

$6,490,000

108 Ivey Hollow Court

$5,875,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,499 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

M E ET T H E T E A M

NEW CONSTRUCTION

T H E O FFI C I A L B RO K E R AG E O F T H E C L I FFS Cliffs Realty is the only agency that focuses exclusively on real estate offerings within The Cliffs’ seven communities.

Whether you are listing your home, buying a home, or considering either, Cliffs Realty offers you unparalleled expertise and an enjoyable real estate experience.

503 Driftwood Court

$3,999,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

664 Crystal Cove Trail

$3,699,000

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE FALLS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

W E L C OM E HOM E E X PLO R E A CU R AT E D CO LLEC T I O N

189 Crowne Hill Way

$3,590,000

15 Chicory Way*

Richard Seay

Frank Nix

Vince Roser

Justin Coleman

DIRECTOR OF SALES

ASHEVILLE REGION

ASHEVILLE REGION

LAKE REGION

Matt Hendrix

O F AVA I L A B LE PRO PE R T I E S AT T H E C L I FFS

LAKE REGION

374 Walnut Valley Parkway

$3,399,999

$7,795,000

184 Hickory Springs Way

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,800-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,800-5,599 sq. ft.

MOUNTAIN PARK

MOUNTAIN PARK

WALNUT COVE

KEOWEE SPRINGS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Scott Reid LAKE REGION

120 Split Rock Trail*

$3,199,000

800 Mirror Lake Court

Chris Shelnut LAKE REGION

Zack Thomas LAKE REGION

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

WALNUT COVE

KEOWEE FALLS

MOUNTAIN REGION

Angela Osborne MOUNTAIN REGION

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$2,989,950

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,800-3,999 sq. ft.

Ashleigh Connel

$6,990,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

Garry Patton MOUNTAIN REGION

JoAnn Roser

Jon Skillman

MOUNTAIN REGION

MOUNTAIN REGION

discover@cliffsliving.com | 864.777.2330 1903 Cleo Chapman Highway

$2,899,000

372 Cliffs South Parkway

$2,850,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE FALLS

Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offer where registration is required prior to any other offer being made. Void where prohibited by law. In South Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales SC, LLC, 135 Botanical Circle, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, 106 Cliffs South Parkway, Salem, SC 29676, and 3430 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. In North Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales NC, LLC, 5 Cliffs Ridge Parkway, Arden, NC 28704, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. Copyright: © 2025 Cliffs Land Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed for sale. All figures presented represent current reported data and may be altered for corrections in future reporting. Numbers reflected by Western Upstate MLS, Greater Greenville MLS, and Canopy MLS, plus additional Cliffs Realty sales that are not recorded in the local MLS. Pricing and availability is subject to change. *Artist renderings for conceptual purposes only.

213 Waterscape Drive

$6,490,000

108 Ivey Hollow Court

$5,875,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,499 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

104 Windy Knob Trail

$2,850,000

673 Lake Breeze Lane

$2,750,000

5 Lobelia Way

$1,995,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE FALLS

GLASSY

113 Bell Flower Drive

$1,944,000

11 Moss Falls Lane

$1,575,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,750-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

$2,300,000

152 Sun Mountain Way*

$1,595,000

105 Portside Court #B

$1,150,000

15 Grosbeak Way

$840,000

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,400-3,599 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

220 Long Cove Court

703 Timberbrook Trail

$2,295,000

19 Moonshine Falls Trail

$1,935,000

114 High Rock Ridge Drive

$1,799,000

24 Lake Hills Lane

$1,549,000

101 Spring Cove Way*

$1,350,000

9 Vireo Drive

$725,000

328 Imperia Court

$699,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,400-4,599 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,200-5,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 1,500-1,749 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,000-2,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

GLASSY

VALLEY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

MOUNTAIN PARK

New Releases For those seeking new construction, The Cliffs’ newest semi-custom neighborhoods offer an exceptional array of choices. Whether you desire a mountain or lake view, golf course or wooded homesite, The Cliffs provides the perfect location to build your dream home.

605 Raven Road

$2,250,000

39 The Cliffs Parkway

$2,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,199 sq. ft.

GLASSY

GLASSY

1 High Vista Way

$1,695,000

409 Augusta Links Trail

$1,695,000

5 Misty Vale Court

$1,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

VALLEY

MOUNTAIN PARK

GLASSY

113 Courtside Trail

$1,199,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

VALLEY

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8 Moss Falls Lane

$2,250,000

105 Green Cove Way

$1,995,000

577 Walnut Valley Parkway

$1,695,000

32 Mica Flats Drive

$1,595,000

7860 Glassy Ridge Road

$1,195,000

118 Blue Teal Way

$1,195,000

4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,800-2,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,000-3,199 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,600-5,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,200-4,399 sq. ft.

GLASSY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

WALNUT COVE

GLASSY

GLASSY

GLASSY

NEW RELEASES

Shown here: Waterscape at Keowee Springs, one of several new developments available.

104 Windy Knob Trail

$2,850,000

673 Lake Breeze Lane

$2,750,000

5 Lobelia Way

$1,995,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE FALLS

GLASSY

113 Bell Flower Drive

$1,944,000

11 Moss Falls Lane

$1,575,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,750-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

$2,300,000

152 Sun Mountain Way*

$1,595,000

105 Portside Court #B

$1,150,000

15 Grosbeak Way

$840,000

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,400-3,599 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

220 Long Cove Court

703 Timberbrook Trail

$2,295,000

19 Moonshine Falls Trail

$1,935,000

114 High Rock Ridge Drive

$1,799,000

24 Lake Hills Lane

$1,549,000

101 Spring Cove Way*

$1,350,000

9 Vireo Drive

$725,000

328 Imperia Court

$699,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,400-4,599 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,200-5,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 1,500-1,749 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,000-2,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

GLASSY

VALLEY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

MOUNTAIN PARK

New Releases For those seeking new construction, The Cliffs’ newest semi-custom neighborhoods offer an exceptional array of choices. Whether you desire a mountain or lake view, golf course or wooded homesite, The Cliffs provides the perfect location to build your dream home.

605 Raven Road

$2,250,000

39 The Cliffs Parkway

$2,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,199 sq. ft.

GLASSY

GLASSY

1 High Vista Way

$1,695,000

409 Augusta Links Trail

$1,695,000

5 Misty Vale Court

$1,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

VALLEY

MOUNTAIN PARK

GLASSY

113 Courtside Trail

$1,199,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

VALLEY

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8 Moss Falls Lane

$2,250,000

105 Green Cove Way

$1,995,000

577 Walnut Valley Parkway

$1,695,000

32 Mica Flats Drive

$1,595,000

7860 Glassy Ridge Road

$1,195,000

118 Blue Teal Way

$1,195,000

4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,800-2,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,000-3,199 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,600-5,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,200-4,399 sq. ft.

GLASSY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

WALNUT COVE

GLASSY

GLASSY

GLASSY

NEW RELEASES

Shown here: Waterscape at Keowee Springs, one of several new developments available.

104 Windy Knob Trail

$2,850,000

673 Lake Breeze Lane

$2,750,000

5 Lobelia Way

$1,995,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE FALLS

GLASSY

113 Bell Flower Drive

$1,944,000

11 Moss Falls Lane

$1,575,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,750-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

$2,300,000

152 Sun Mountain Way*

$1,595,000

105 Portside Court #B

$1,150,000

15 Grosbeak Way

$840,000

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,400-3,599 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

220 Long Cove Court

703 Timberbrook Trail

$2,295,000

19 Moonshine Falls Trail

$1,935,000

114 High Rock Ridge Drive

$1,799,000

24 Lake Hills Lane

$1,549,000

101 Spring Cove Way*

$1,350,000

9 Vireo Drive

$725,000

328 Imperia Court

$699,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,400-4,599 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,200-5,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 1,500-1,749 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,000-2,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

GLASSY

VALLEY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

MOUNTAIN PARK

New Releases For those seeking new construction, The Cliffs’ newest semi-custom neighborhoods offer an exceptional array of choices. Whether you desire a mountain or lake view, golf course or wooded homesite, The Cliffs provides the perfect location to build your dream home.

605 Raven Road

$2,250,000

39 The Cliffs Parkway

$2,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,199 sq. ft.

GLASSY

GLASSY

1 High Vista Way

$1,695,000

409 Augusta Links Trail

$1,695,000

5 Misty Vale Court

$1,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

VALLEY

MOUNTAIN PARK

GLASSY

113 Courtside Trail

$1,199,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

VALLEY

VIEW ALL

8 Moss Falls Lane

$2,250,000

105 Green Cove Way

$1,995,000

577 Walnut Valley Parkway

$1,695,000

32 Mica Flats Drive

$1,595,000

7860 Glassy Ridge Road

$1,195,000

118 Blue Teal Way

$1,195,000

4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,800-2,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,000-3,199 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,600-5,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,200-4,399 sq. ft.

GLASSY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

WALNUT COVE

GLASSY

GLASSY

GLASSY

NEW RELEASES

Shown here: Waterscape at Keowee Springs, one of several new developments available.

104 Windy Knob Trail

$2,850,000

673 Lake Breeze Lane

$2,750,000

5 Lobelia Way

$1,995,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE SPRINGS

KEOWEE FALLS

GLASSY

113 Bell Flower Drive

$1,944,000

11 Moss Falls Lane

$1,575,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,750-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

$2,300,000

152 Sun Mountain Way*

$1,595,000

105 Portside Court #B

$1,150,000

15 Grosbeak Way

$840,000

5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,400-3,599 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

GLASSY

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

220 Long Cove Court

703 Timberbrook Trail

$2,295,000

19 Moonshine Falls Trail

$1,935,000

114 High Rock Ridge Drive

$1,799,000

24 Lake Hills Lane

$1,549,000

101 Spring Cove Way*

$1,350,000

9 Vireo Drive

$725,000

328 Imperia Court

$699,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,400-4,599 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,200-5,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 1,500-1,749 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,000-2,199 sq. ft.

KEOWEE VINEYARDS

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

GLASSY

VALLEY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

GLASSY

MOUNTAIN PARK

New Releases For those seeking new construction, The Cliffs’ newest semi-custom neighborhoods offer an exceptional array of choices. Whether you desire a mountain or lake view, golf course or wooded homesite, The Cliffs provides the perfect location to build your dream home.

605 Raven Road

$2,250,000

39 The Cliffs Parkway

$2,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 4,600-4,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,199 sq. ft.

GLASSY

GLASSY

1 High Vista Way

$1,695,000

409 Augusta Links Trail

$1,695,000

5 Misty Vale Court

$1,250,000

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,200-3,399 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,600-2,799 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,800-4,999 sq. ft.

VALLEY

MOUNTAIN PARK

GLASSY

113 Courtside Trail

$1,199,000

5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

VALLEY

VIEW ALL

8 Moss Falls Lane

$2,250,000

105 Green Cove Way

$1,995,000

577 Walnut Valley Parkway

$1,695,000

32 Mica Flats Drive

$1,595,000

7860 Glassy Ridge Road

$1,195,000

118 Blue Teal Way

$1,195,000

4 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 2,800-2,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,000-3,199 sq. ft.

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,600-5,799 sq. ft.

3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,200-4,399 sq. ft.

GLASSY

KEOWEE SPRINGS

WALNUT COVE

GLASSY

GLASSY

GLASSY

NEW RELEASES

Shown here: Waterscape at Keowee Springs, one of several new developments available.

M E ET T H E T E A M

NEW CONSTRUCTION

T H E O FFI C I A L B RO K E R AG E O F T H E C L I FFS Cliffs Realty is the only agency that focuses exclusively on real estate offerings within The Cliffs’ seven communities.

Whether you are listing your home, buying a home, or considering either, Cliffs Realty offers you unparalleled expertise and an enjoyable real estate experience.

503 Driftwood Court

$3,999,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

664 Crystal Cove Trail

$3,699,000

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

KEOWEE FALLS

KEOWEE FALLS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

W E L C OM E HOM E E X PLO R E A CU R AT E D CO LLEC T I O N

189 Crowne Hill Way

$3,590,000

15 Chicory Way*

Richard Seay

Frank Nix

Vince Roser

Justin Coleman

DIRECTOR OF SALES

ASHEVILLE REGION

ASHEVILLE REGION

LAKE REGION

Matt Hendrix

O F AVA I L A B LE PRO PE R T I E S AT T H E C L I FFS

LAKE REGION

374 Walnut Valley Parkway

$3,399,999

$7,795,000

184 Hickory Springs Way

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,199 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,800-3,999 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,800-5,599 sq. ft.

MOUNTAIN PARK

MOUNTAIN PARK

WALNUT COVE

KEOWEE SPRINGS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Scott Reid LAKE REGION

120 Split Rock Trail*

$3,199,000

800 Mirror Lake Court

Chris Shelnut LAKE REGION

Zack Thomas LAKE REGION

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 4,000-4,499 sq. ft.

WALNUT COVE

KEOWEE FALLS

MOUNTAIN REGION

Angela Osborne MOUNTAIN REGION

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$2,989,950

3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,800-3,999 sq. ft.

Ashleigh Connel

$6,990,000

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,800-5,999 sq. ft.

Garry Patton MOUNTAIN REGION

JoAnn Roser

Jon Skillman

MOUNTAIN REGION

MOUNTAIN REGION

discover@cliffsliving.com | 864.777.2330 1903 Cleo Chapman Highway

$2,899,000

372 Cliffs South Parkway

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800 Mirror Lake Court

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Obtain the Property Report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This is not an offer where registration is required prior to any other offer being made. Void where prohibited by law. In South Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales SC, LLC, 135 Botanical Circle, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, 106 Cliffs South Parkway, Salem, SC 29676, and 3430 Walhalla Highway, Six Mile, SC 29682, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. In North Carolina, Cliffs Realty Sales NC, LLC, 5 Cliffs Ridge Parkway, Arden, NC 28704, Harry V. Roser, Broker-in-Charge. Copyright: © 2025 Cliffs Land Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed for sale. All figures presented represent current reported data and may be altered for corrections in future reporting. Numbers reflected by Western Upstate MLS, Greater Greenville MLS, and Canopy MLS, plus additional Cliffs Realty sales that are not recorded in the local MLS. Pricing and availability is subject to change. *Artist renderings for conceptual purposes only.

213 Waterscape Drive

$6,490,000

108 Ivey Hollow Court

$5,875,000

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths | 5,000-5,499 sq. ft.

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KEOWEE SPRINGS

The Art of

Belonging Story by Barry Kaufman

Blending mountain landscapes with inspired architecture, The Cliffs reflects a community deeply connected to place.

Few things are more prized in today’s world than authenticity.

We seek it in the food we eat, the friendships we nurture, and the ways we spend our time. It’s only natural, then, that we also look for it in our homes. We want the places we inhabit to reflect not just who we are, but also where we are.

At The Cliffs, this means designing with reverence for a landscape that humbles and inspires in equal measure. Homes are designed not just to be part of the landscape, but to actively enhance and sustain it with a focus on environmentally conscious materials and energy-efficient building practices.

Within these peaks and valleys, the built environment carries a responsibility to exist as a harmonious extension of the land’s natural majesty. To be rooted in place, not imposed upon it.

Architecture here grows in response to topography, unfolding within the contours and elevations of the terrain. Homes, gathering spaces, and amenities take shape not as plans on paper, but as thoughtful reflections of the land.

The architectural vernacular of The Cliffs reflects this sense of place. But it is also defined by the community, the families who call this place home. “Everything here is about social gathering and generations coming together,” says Richard Seay, Director of Sales for The Cliffs. “And we’re seeing our membership getting younger.” That younger membership, he notes, has a much stronger desire for a more contemporary design.

As design trends evolve, the task of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) becomes a careful balancing act, a thoughtful exchange between the traditions that define The Cliffs and the architectural innovations that will carry it forward. “Our Architectural Review Board has done a wonderful job of allowing for some contemporary homes while still keeping the core tenets of lake and mountain house design.” With each community shaping its own aesthetic, that balance is giving rise to homes that honor a true sense of place while reflecting a deeper authenticity.

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The Cliffs at Walnut Cove “A community’s strongest statement is the architectural quality of its homes. The degree to which The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is integrated with its rural mountain atmosphere is dependent on the design and setting of each home. An environmentally sensitive design can only be achieved through a careful, wellthought-out response to your particular lot, and the vegetation and topography of the building site.”

-THE CLIFFS AT WALNUT COVE ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES

Within The Cliffs, perhaps no individual community

“But you can have big glass or steel accents for a

expresses the timeless tenets of mountain architecture

more modern look.”

with more genuine care than Walnut Cove. As

The stone requirement, enacted as part of the

reflected in the soaring rooflines, Tudor influence,

2016 updates, keeps Walnut Cove firmly rooted in

and natural stone and brick of the golf club, the

the style of traditional mountain homes. But within

overarching motif is one of alpine serenity. Residents

those boundaries, architects have been able to coax

have embraced this timeless ethos, even codifying it

out a subtle sense of transition, with expansive eaves,

with modifications to ARB guidelines in 2016.

cantilevered accents, and expansive window packages

“We asked the community at that time to fill

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that evoke a bold new spirit in mountain design.

out a survey, and they all wanted to keep those

Where these architects and builders have shown

more traditional elements with stone exteriors

their true genius is in the way each home, no matter

and metal roofing of copper or other high-quality

what new elements they incorporate, still feels like

material,” said Courtney Stone-Lipscomb, Director

part of a cohesive community. “You can see how the

of the Architectural Review Board for The Cliffs.

amenities and townhomes have those Tudor elements

“But there is a little room for more contemporary

running throughout as well as some of the original

styles of craftsman prairie homes. You have to have

developer products,” said Stone-Lipscomb. “That was

20 percent stone on each side, and the roof pitches

the theme, but then as time moves on and trends come

can’t go as low as other communities,” she explains.

along, we’ve seen hints of even West Coast elements.”

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Designing at Walnut Cove means working with dramatic mountain terrain. Steep slopes and natural contours inspire homes that feel rooted in place, with stone, timber, and glass blending seamlessly into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each residence reflects both structural ingenuity and timeless mountain style, creating a community where architecture and landscape are inseparable.

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The Cliffs at Keowee Springs “Environmentally conscious design is celebrated by using broad-sheltering roofs, low overhangs, expansive eaves, operable doors and glass, shading screens, shade from deciduous trees, and proper orientation for sun, wind, light, and shelter. The Cliffs at Keowee Springs seeks to create architecture that stands in harmony with nature.” -THE CLIFFS AT KEOWEE SPRINGS ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES With its lakefront setting, Keowee Springs was always destined to stand apart from its sister communities at The Cliffs. While still unmistakably rooted in the mountains, the homes here draw from a broader palette of inspiration, from the American piedmont to Frank Lloyd Wright–style mountain prairie design.

“At Keowee Springs, we are calling for a more modern blend of architecture,” said Stone-Lipscomb.

This is not your grandparents’ lake house.

Without specifically endorsing any particular period styles, geographic influences, or historical approaches, the driving aesthetic at Keowee Springs is one in which homes reflect a scale and style that embraces the magnificent waterfront of Lake Keowee.

At Keowee Springs, you’ll find steel and glass joined by stone and wood, homes marked by broad overhangs and strong eaves to soak in lakefront scenery.

“With new technology and techniques, it’s amazing what builders are able to do now,” said Seay. “More modern mountain design is making its way into each of our communities, but we have never lost, nor will we ever lose, that classic mountain house influence.”

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The Lake Club at Keowee Springs, designed by Lake Flato Architects, redefines lakefront living.

Broad rooflines, glass walls, and natural materials echo the shoreline, blurring boundaries between indoors and out. More than an amenity, it sets the tone for the contemporary architectural vernacular for Keowee Springs—welcoming, innovative, and in harmony with its spectacular waterfront setting.

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Mountain Park’s character shines through its amenities as much as its homes. The rustic cabin nods to classic mountain tradition, while the striking Sports Pavilion brings a contemporary edge. Together, they create an architectural language that balances heritage with innovation, uniting neighbors in spaces designed to both gather and celebrate the surrounding scenery.

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The Cliffs at Mountain Park “The Cliffs at Mountain Park introduces a more contemporary architectural palette that unifies the man-made with nature and elevates the everyday to spectacular… The homes in The Cliffs at Mountain Park should be considered as a part of the overall community rather than being viewed as individual structures.” -EXCERPT OF THE CLIFFS AT MOUNTAIN PARK ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES From its very inception, The Cliffs at Mountain

homes that are distinctly mountain cottages, but

Park was never meant to be a monolith. Nowhere

crafted to more modern tastes. “Overall, I’d say the

is this more visible than in its amenities, where

look in Mountain Park is a mountain cottage feel but

a vibrant blend of architectural styles each tells

with a grander sense of scale and with high-pitched

a different story. In The Cabin’s rustic allure, we

roof lines.”

see an unfettered dedication to classic, simple

This manifests in homes that draw inspiration

mountain design scaled up to glorious heights. In

from classic prairie craftsman-style mountain homes,

the contemporary brise-soleil across the front of the

with peaked gables and natural finishes that blend

Keith Summerour-designed Sports Pavilion, we see

into the natural surroundings. Here and there, you’ll

iterations of intriguing architectural forms. And in

find a more modern window package of tall glass,

the residences that stretch away from the golf course,

but for the most part, Mountain Park homes are all

we see a Tuscan influence that belies a willingness to

about the scenery.

throw out all the rules.

“You definitely enjoy big flashy views here.

“Gary Player designed the golf course, and he

You walk out your front door and you get multiple

wanted that more modern, South African feel,” said

views of a variety of ranges right from your house,”

Stone-Lipscomb. That blend of influences creates

said Stone-Lipscomb. This inspirational setting

an eclectic yet unified atmosphere in the communal

encourages residents to keep it simple when it comes

spaces that filters out into the community through

to the structures they build.

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J U L I E & D AV E N E S T L E R

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Q Where are you from and how did you meet?

Q That is the house you live in now?

A Julie: I grew up in Kansas City, and Dave is from

A Julie: No! When Dave retired in 2016, we sold our home

Hutchinson, Kansas.

Dave: We met in a bar. We were both going to Kansas State University.

Julie: It was our sophomore year, and a gal that Dave went to high school with was my sorority sister. She introduced us.

in Florida. We built that first house as a summer lake house, not for retirement. So we bought this homesite and built this house! It was finished in 2019.

Q Where did you go from there?

A Dave: After graduation, I started working for a company out of Wichita. Two years later, we were married in Kansas City and then moved to Chicago with my job. We were there for eight years and then were transferred back to Wichita for six years. I changed jobs, and we transferred to Connecticut for four years. Most recently, we lived in West Palm Beach for fifteen years. Kansas will always be home, but our kids grew up in Florida.

Q Tell me about your kids!

A Julie: We have two kids. Our daughter, Jenn, lives in Nashville and is a private chef. Our son, Mike, is in North Palm Beach and has a consulting company specializing in financial analysis. Both are married.

No kids yet. Lots of granddogs!

Q How did you find The Cliffs?

A Julie: Kind of dumb luck, actually! We took our son to a basketball camp at Duke University for a week.

We saw an ad for The Cliffs and thought we’d check it out. We were not planning on buying anything, and we initially looked in The Mountain Region. But they put us up on the lake at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, and we just loved the lake. So we ended up buying a homesite at Keowee Falls! The plan was to wait ten years, but of course, we built a house the next year. We just fell in love with everything about it.

Q Why do you think you settled here?

A Dave: The lake, the golf courses, the outdoors. We are very active, and there is so much to do here. I don’t particularly like crowds and cities, so this is very comfortable for us.

Julie: And the people. We have made great friends here. We didn’t know one person when we bought our homesite! And when Dave retired, I threw a party for him and sixty friends came—all from The Cliffs!

Q How would you describe the community?

A Julie: I think it started as a big golf community, but now there is so much going on. There are hiking groups, book clubs, charity organizations, Bunco and Mahjong, dinner clubs, and of course, the wellness center with tennis and pickleball. We are really into golf.

Q Do you compete against each other?

A Dave: We definitely compete. I said when Julie first started learning that if my wife ever beats me in golf, I’ll quit. I’ve had to change that—if she ever beats me from the same tees, then I have to quit. And I’m not dumb enough to play the same tees as her!

Q What do you think is so special about The Cliffs?

A Julie: The club is great, very friendly and familyoriented. And they take care of people. When someone is sick or loses a spouse, the community really pulls together and helps out. The staff does a terrific job of getting to know the members and providing a great experience for everyone.

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HOME AT THE CLIFFS

RICK & JOAN SCHWEIZER

Q Where are you from?

A Joan: We are both from Maryland. I grew up in a small town called Elkton.

Rick: And I grew up in Annapolis.

Q How did you meet?

A Rick: We met in our senior year at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. I was living with a fraternity brother above an antiques store, and Joan lived above the workshop with a couple of girls.

Joan: My roommate was waitressing at a motel where Rick was a night desk clerk. She would grab rides with him to the motel restaurant. So they started coming over to our place a lot and vice versa. That’s how it started!

Rick: She was an accounting major, and I was an economics major, and we had one class that overlapped.

She was a better student than me.

Joan: We got married right after college graduation.

Back then, everyone did!

Q Where did you go next?

A Joan: Rick went to graduate school right after college, and I got a job in Washington, D.C. When he finished, he moved to Washington. We spent our entire working lives in that area.

Q How did you find The Cliffs?

A Joan: My best friend lives in Woodruff, South Carolina. Her husband bought a round of golf at The Cliffs Valley in a charity auction in 1998, and he brought Rick to play. At the time, there wasn’t even a clubhouse. We thought that would be a good place to be.

Rick: We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle at some point. So we watched The Cliffs grow over the years and add other communities. We liked that when you are a member of one club, you are a

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member of all seven communities. When we started thinking about retiring in 2008, we came down to look at property. First, we bought a homesite in Mountain Park, but then we found this house in The Cliffs Valley in 2013. We were still working at the time, so it was perfect for us.

Q Do you play golf?

A Joan: We play a lot of golf. I play in three ladies’ groups, and Rick plays in three men’s groups. We golf together on Sundays.

Rick: I play in some of the interclub competitions within The Cliffs and other neighboring clubs. So I get to see a lot of other courses.

Q What else do you like to do?

A Joan: We’ve volunteered a lot since we’ve been here.

We do Adopt a Highway every quarter, and I work with Meals on Wheels. I’ve been involved with the Ladies Golf Association, and we’ve both been on committees at the Property Owners Association.

Rick: And we love to travel. It’s pretty easy to fly from here, and we’ve been to all of the continents and on a lot of European trips. Most recently, we visited Namibia and South Africa, and in a few weeks, we are taking a cruise from Iceland to Greenland and Canada.

Joan: We have a map upstairs that we put pins in for each place we visit. There is still a lot of world to see!

Q How would you describe the community here?

A Joan: It is very social and welcoming, with so many ways to be active. I think that’s what makes The Cliffs so special—the people.

Rick: It is full of good people. I can tell you story after story of people helping other people in a time of need.

And little things too, like if you need a cup of sugar, you just call a neighbor.

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A L E G AC Y O F G I V I N G Story by Scott Wallace | Photographs by Zack Peeler There’s a quiet current running

1,500+ residents of The Cliffs across

Association named CRO a Champion

through The Cliffs, one that doesn’t

its South Carolina communities. And

for Public Education. The team

show up on the golf course or in

yet, its heartbeat remains the same:

works closely with local principals

property listings but reveals itself in

100 percent volunteer-run, with low

and district leaders to review every

a very different kind of investment.

overhead and high impact.

funding request, ensuring resources go

It’s a culture of giving, built not just

What makes it work? The people.

on generosity, but also on a deep

It’s the member who mentors a student.

commitment to community. Over

The couple who show up every year to

CRO’s annual revenue comes from

the years, this spirit has become a part

help plan a fundraiser. The librarian

individual members of The Cliffs,

of the fabric of life at The Cliffs—a

who’s no longer alone because a

many of whom give year after year.

legacy of giving passed from neighbor

volunteer from The Cliffs now helps

Thirty-two corporate partners who

to neighbor, year after year.

every Thursday. It’s not just about

believe in the mission and see its

At the heart of this effort is the

writing a check—every hour spent

results donate the rest.

Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO), a

tutoring, organizing a fundraiser, or

This legacy of giving at The

volunteer-driven

that

mentoring a student is an investment

Cliffs mirrors the values that have

connects the talents and resources of

in the future of this community. At

always defined this community:

members of The Cliffs to the needs of

The Cliffs, giving takes many forms,

a commitment to enriching lives,

more than 25,000 Upstate students.

but it always begins with a personal

supporting the next generation,

The mission is straightforward but

commitment to make a difference.

and leaving a lasting impact on the

powerful: to remove barriers, enrich

The sense of momentum is tangible,

world around us. Every act of service,

experiences, and improve outcomes

and so is the joy. As one member put it,

whether big or small, helps build

for students across the region. And

“You can feel the energy in the room at

the long-term foundation of this

while the public school system in

every CRO event. It’s inspiring.”

community’s spirit.

organization

where they’re needed most.

More

than

80

percent

of

South Carolina faces ongoing funding

And it’s not just good feelings—it’s

Many members of The Cliffs

challenges—especially in areas like

good stewardship. In 2024, Secretary

have built careers around hard

literacy and STEM—the response

of State Mark Hammond honored

work, leadership, and vision. Now

from within these gates has been

CRO as one of only ten charities

they’re channeling that same drive

extraordinary.

to receive an Angel Award, which

into

recognizes charitable organizations

the next generation. It’s not just

has grown in both scope and impact.

for

transparency

philanthropy—it’s legacy. And it’s one

Over the past six years, the organization

and accountability. And in 2025,

of the most defining things about life

has raised more than $5.5 million from

the South Carolina School Boards

at The Cliffs.

Since its founding in 2007, CRO

their

financial

creating

opportunities

for

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Planting Seeds That Last At The Cliffs, giving focuses on long-term impact. These “evergreen” initiatives reflect a deep investment in the lives and futures of local students.

A Head Start for Life Through support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, CRO helps young children begin their journey with books long before they enter a classroom. For just $2.30 per book, kids between the ages of two and five receive a new title each month, delivered straight to their doorsteps. Today, over 3,500 young readers across eight Pickens County zip codes are enrolled, and the results speak for themselves: Kindergarten teachers say these children arrive better prepared to learn, with stories already woven into their daily lives.

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Reviving the Library School libraries are where many children fall in love with reading, but too many fall short of basic standards. Over the past three years, CRO has invested nearly $400,000 in books and digital content for Upstate media centers, curating collections that span genres, age groups, and reading levels.

The goal is simple: to spark curiosity, nurture imagination, and build a foundation for lifelong learning.

STEM on Wheels In partnership with Duke Energy and Clemson University, CRO helped fund a van that has been reimagined as a mobile STEM lab, bringing robotics, 3D printing, coding, and more directly to school parking lots. Run by the Pickens County School District, the lab rotates through the area and has reached over 4,100 students at ten schools this year.

With plans to add AI and drone stations next year, this rolling classroom shows kids that science and technology aren’t just class subjects—they’re doorways to future careers.

Join Us! Whether you’re ready to volunteer, curious to learn more, or simply want to share your ideas, your insight and involvement are always welcome. Together, we’re creating lasting change—one student, one school, one community at a time. To learn more about CRO initiatives, visit CliffsResidentsOutreach.org.

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LAST LOOK

HOSPITALITY WITH HEART The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson has carved a unique and enduring legacy as a beacon of inclusive hospitality and community impact. Founded in 2022 by Rick Hayduk, whose own daughter’s Down syndrome inspired the mission, and Rich Davies, with support from Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, the boutique hotel was created with a mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, particularly graduates of the ClemsonLIFE program. With its warm, inclusive atmosphere and thoughtfully designed spaces, The Shepherd Hotel has become more than just a place to stay; it is a symbol of dignity, opportunity, and community. Its legacy continues to inspire, proving that hospitality can be both world-class and deeply compassionate.

At The Cliffs, we celebrate The Shepherd Hotel’s enduring legacy of compassion and community—values that reflect the spirit of our own communities.

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